Episode 93 – promise

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“So free”

Haruka said as she lay slumped on the bed.

Today, Haruka, Sara, and I are going to stay over at my house.

Well, tomorrow is Monday and it’s our school day, so I won’t let you stay up late.

The three of us have been doing this kind of sleepover even if the next day is school since elementary school.

“Haruka, it’s not that we’re not busy, it’s time to go to bed.”

“I know, it’s already 23:00 before I know it.”

‘“Eee——already?”

“Yes, it is. Sara and I are still fine, but if Haruka doesn’t get enough sleep, she’ll fall asleep in class, right?”

I’m sure she won’t be late because Sara and I will be there, but I can’t get involved in what goes on in class.

Haruka has been studying hard since that test, and the teacher was very surprised.

In fact, recently she has been able to keep up with her classes and when she doesn’t understand something she asks me, Sara or Akuru so we can help her.

“Well, but….The three of us have not stayed together since we started high school.”

It’s true that this is the first time the three of us have stayed together since we started high school.

“Come on, Haruka-chan, if you want to stay the night we can always do that. Our houses are really close by after all.”

(Pico)

Just as we were about to go to bed after talking about that, the notification on our phones rang.

“Who’s that?”

“Well, it’s …….”

“Let’s take a look.”

So the three of us looked at our phones.

“Sorry it’s late, um, …… is everyone still awake?”

“From Akuru”

“What’s going on?”

“Well?”

The group that Akuru sent was a group chat that the four of us used to use, but it’s been a long time since it worked.

Since the addition of Kaori san and Mari, we had re-created a new group, so we no longer use the group chat over here.

I replied to Akurui, although I said earlier that I wouldn’t stay up late.

“I’m up, what’s going on? We’re all staying over today, so me, Haruka, and Sara will be together”

“I see. I could have done it tomorrow, but I wanted to tell you as soon as I could.”

“What is it that he wants to tell us?”

“Well, ……”

“Well, I’ll ask”

“Is something wrong?”

“I know it’s okay, so it’s not that important, but I think it’s pretty important to you guys. …… My mom wants to meet you three next Saturday when she has some free time. So I’m wondering if it’s okay”

When I saw this, Haruka and Sara both stopped moving for a moment and then looked at each other.

“To Akuruu’s mom!”

“I-I guess so. ……”

“Akuru’s mother is Akari-san, right…?”

“Yes…..”

Speaking of Sano Akari , she is such a famous violinist that even people who aren’t familiar with music have probably heard of her name.

We had only a passing acquaintance with the name before we met Akuru, but after we all started dating him, we all looked it up and checked out the video.

We are all complete amateurs when it comes to music, so we don’t know much about it, but I’m pretty sure all three of us thought it was really cool when we saw her video

“I wonder if it’s ok ……”

Sara murmured as I was thinking that.

“Well, I’m fine. You know what Akuru said. He said she supports us dating.”

“That’s true. It doesn’t matter if you’re a famous violinist or not, being Akuru’s mother is a little nerve-wracking, but it’ll be fine.”

“Y-Yes, that’s true, too.”

“Well, I understand Sara’s feelings too… Now that I think about it, have you met Akuru’s father before, Haruka?”

“Ah, yes, that’s true. But then Akuru was hospitalized, so we didn’t really have a conversation. Mom and I weren’t in a position to meet and have a proper conversation about Akuru…Anyway, can I just reply that it’s okay? Do you all have plans for next Saturday?”

“I’m fine.”

“I don’t have plans either, so I guess I’ll be fine.”

“Okay!”

Haruka then started typing on her phone.

“If it’s next Saturday, the three of us will be fine.”

“Oh, okay. The three of you don’t have to be nervous about anything. As I told you before, Mom and Dad are very welcoming of the three of you”

“Okay, but are you sure it’s just the three of us?”

Sure. …… Speaking of that, how are Mari and Kaori san like with the parents of Akuru?

“The three of you will be fine. I only found out today, but it seems Mari has already met Mom and Dad many times. As for Kaori san, I heard she’s become very close with Mom. That being said, I’d like to create an opportunity for everyone to meet up someday, but it’ll be the first time we’ll meet, so I thought it might get too cluttered if there were too many people.”

We were surprised to see that.

“Mari-chan knew that their parents were friends, so it wasn’t surprising to me, but did Haruka know? About Kaori-san?”

When I asked her that, Haruka quickly shook her head.

“I didn’t know at all! It’s like, when!”

“I’m a little surprised.”

“I see. …… So it’s just the three of us then.”

“It seems that way.”

“I see. Then it’s next Saturday. I’ll leave it open for all three of us.”

“Thank you. I’m going to leave now. Haruka might fall asleep in class if we talk any longer.”

Haruka was miffed at that, but Sara and I laughed at her.

Akuru has completely adopted the same sensibilities as us, so I felt that he had been thinking the same things as us lately.

“I’m fine! You have been sleeping lately!

“Haha, just kidding. Well, all three of you should get some sleep. Good night.”

“Good night!”

“”Good night.””

And so ended the exchange with Akurul

“Akuru’s mother… Akari is really beautiful, isn’t she?”

“Yeah… You’d never guess that from her age. Well, the same goes for Kaori san.”

“I think Akari san is seven years older than her.”

“That’s so true.”

“If Kaori san is the older sister (Onee san), then you are the older sister (Onee sama_.”

“What are you talking about? Sara chi?”

Haruka gives the feeling that Sara is saying something strange, but to be honest, I might understand a little what Sara is trying to say.

Kaori is a baby-faced, kind, beautiful woman, and although I’ve never met her, I think it’s easy for anyone, not just us, to imagine Akari as a beautiful, cool older sister.

Well, Haruka is her daughter. ……

“Well, that’s that, I’m going to bed now.”

“Yes. Time seems to go by so fast when we’re talking.”

“Eeeh! Since we’re here, ……”

Haruka was about to say something, not wanting to go to bed, but I interrupted her.

“No, no. I’ll turn off the lights then.”

“Okay.”

“Yes. Please.”

And I turn off the light.

“Good night.”

“”Good night.””
　

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